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Flip Book
As a kid, I loved making flip books. They were all I did in art class, whenever I had the chance. I worked really hard on one particular flip book that was around 50 pages long, I guess. It had a simple stick figure that would walk onto the page, wave at me, and just simply walk off. I looked at it dozens of times on the day that I made it, but eventually I … Read entire article »
Science Fair Experiment
A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair on January 26. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical “dihydrogen monoxide.” And for plenty of good reasons, since it can: 1. Cause excessive sweating and vomiting 2. It is a major component in acid rain 3. It can cause severe burns in its gaseous state 4. Accidental inhalation can kill … Read entire article »
Closed Cars and Benzene Exposure Linked to Cancer
CAR AIR-CONDITIONING – VERY IMPORTANT! My car’s instruction manual says to roll down the windows to let out all the hot air before turning on A/C. Please do NOT turn on A/C as soon as you enter the car. Open the windows after you enter your car and then turn ON the AC after a couple of minutes. Here’s why: According to research, the car dashboard, seats and air freshener emit Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen ). … Read entire article »
Cancer and Armpits
Why is breast cancer usually found near the armpit? Some time ago, I attended a Breast Cancer Awareness seminar and I asked why the most common area for Breast Cancer was near the armpit. My question could not be answered at that time. This e-mail was just sent to me, and I find it interesting that my question has been answered. I challenge you all to rethink your every day use of a product that … Read entire article »
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Hotel Key Cards
Ever wonder what is on your magnetic key card? Customer’s name Customer’s partial home address Hotel room number Check-in date and out dates Customer’s credit card number and expiration date! When you turn them in to the front desk your personal information is there for any employee to access by simply scanning the card in the hotel scanner. An employee can take a hand full of cards home and using a scanning device, access the … Read entire article »
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Beware of Rubber Hair Bands and Slippers from China!!!
Be cautious of hair bands at open markets around the city – they are probably from China since they are purchased in bulk very very cheap! Take a good look before buying hair bands in future – especially like the following kind. These hair bands were made from used condoms and threads. BEIJING (AFP) – Used condoms are being recycled into hair bands in southern China threatening to spread sexually-transmittable diseases they were originally meant … Read entire article »
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Cash Back Warning!
It happened at Wal-Mart (Supercenter Store #1279, 10411 N Freeway 45, Houston , TX 77037 a month ago. I bought a bunch of stuff, over $150, & I glanced at my receipt as the cashier was handing me the bags. I saw a cash-back of $40. I told her I didn’t request a cash back & to delete it. She said I’d have to take the $40 because she couldn’t delete it. I told her … Read entire article »
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Angel in the Elevator
A woman was getting ready for bed and she saw a white light outside her bedroom. When she looked outside she saw a man dressed in pure white with a glow coming from him. He stared at her as she stared back. She got into bed and the glow slowing faded away as if the man was walking away. The next morning the woman went to work. She and a few other people waited for the … Read entire article »
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Two Way Mirror
HOW TO DETECT A 2-WAY MIRROR When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror (i.e., they can see you, but you can’t see them)? There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms. It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by just … Read entire article »
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Take Two Aspirins
NEW ASPIRIN, very important info, read, do not delete!!!! IMPORTANT READ…… Something that we can do to help ourselves. Nice to know. Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve under the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets. Why keep aspirin by your bedside? About Heart Attacks There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea … Read entire article »
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